Project Management
Project Management
UCLA Extension Project Management programs can give those seeking careers in the fields of Project Management, Agile Methodology, and Lean Six Sigma the edge needed to stand out in a competitive landscape.
While our primary program will teach you project management principles that can be applied to any industry (AI, business, engineering, entertainment, medical field, etc.), we also offer educational paths to help you hone the knowledge, tools, and techniques in Agile Methodologies and Lean Six Sigma, which are especially advantageous to IT, software, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain.
Our curriculum is expertly designed to align with the PMP® certification, offering a rigorous and industry-relevant learning experience that supports your path to the exam by PMI®.
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UCLA Extension Project Management programs can give those seeking careers in the fields of Project Management, Agile Methodology, and Lean Six Sigma the edge needed to stand out in a competitive landscape.
While our primary program will teach you project management principles that can be applied to any industry (AI, business, engineering, entertainment, medical field, etc.), we also offer educational paths to help you hone the knowledge, tools, and techniques in Agile Methodologies and Lean Six Sigma, which are especially advantageous to IT, software, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain.
Our curriculum is expertly designed to align with the PMP® certification, offering a rigorous and industry-relevant learning experience that supports your path to the exam by PMI®.
For those who want to be prepared with these skills, UCLA Extension offers a variety of programs tailored to support individuals at various stages of their career journey.
Project Management Offerings:
- Free live online Information Session on Project Management Programs
- Six-course certificate in Project Management
- Three-course specialization in Agile Methodologies in Management
- Three-course specialization in Lean Six Sigma
- Nine-course certificate in Project Management with Concentration in Agile
- Nine-course certificate in Project Management with Concentration in Lean Six Sigma
- One-course in Project Management Exam Preparation (PMP)®
- Pathway to Master of Science in Project Management
- Or you can take any single course on its own from any of the programs above
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The South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) in Torrance, CA, reported 100% job placement of their students who have completed our Project Management Certificate program.
Project Management Professional (PMP)® Roadmap - FAQs
The UCLA Extension certificate in Project Management and the course on PMP® Exam Preparation both offer paths to the PMP® or CAPM® certification by PMI®. Discover which academic path works best for you.
Courses
Project Management Capstone
Acquire hands-on training and experience on the project management framework and foundation using a real life, single project from start to finish. Maximize your learning potential on project management processes across all 5 stages within the project life cycle.
Project Management for the Entertainment Industry: Navigating Creativity and Complexity
Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Preparation
This course runs four full days and prepares participants for the PMP® V3.2 examination by PMI®. The curriculum is divided into six lessons and is based on the sequence of a project, covering all the domains and tasks as identified in the updated Exam Content Outline (ECO) by PMI®. See below for live optional Q/A session dates. NOTE: The new PMP® Exam will be launching in July 2026, and you can take the current exam any time until then.
Project Planning with Microsoft Project®
This course provides hands-on experience to build a realistic schedule using MS Project® as a tool. Students start from the planning stage and progress though the monitoring phases to track performance on the project.
Project Quality and Leadership
This course will train you on quality approaches to meet and exceed customer satisfaction, and communication strategies to develop a high-performing project team.
PMP® Exam Preparation Course
Prepare for success on the PMP® exam with guidance from our expert instructors.
Acquire proven techniques to master the project management framework, processes, formulas, theories, concepts, and applications. Engage in targeted exam practice sessions covering topics from all PMI® publications including the PMBOK® Guide, the Process Groups: A Practice Guide, PMI® Authorized PMP Exam Prep study guide, and more.